Communication
What does it mean to "communicate"?
What does the word "behavior" mean to you?
Definition: the way in which one conducts theirselves, especially towards others.
Brother or Sister pushes you on the grass outside and you fall. They laugh at you.
How do you react?
Nice job!
Therapy is only helpful if you want it to be helpful.
True!
If you are not in it to win it, it won't be very helpful for you.
My favorite summer activity is....
Sounds fun!
T/F: It is important to LISTEN while communicating.
True!
What kinds of things might effect behavior (change it from positive behavior to negative behavior)
Changes in families (divorce, moving, death), traumatic events (neglect, injury), emotional development....
Mom tells you that you can't do something that you really want to do.
How do you react?
Woohoo!
Everyone has bad behavior at one point or another.
True.
We're not perfect. Sometimes we act out and we learn from mistakes.
What fictional character do you wish was real/want to be friends with?
That would be so fun!
The most difficult parts of communicating MY feelings are...
Communicating how you feel to people such as mom, dad, siblings, therapist, etc...is SO important because if we don't know how you feel, we can't help you!
T/F: Using positive reinforcement (high fives, praise, thumbs up, clapping, cheering...) encourages positive behavior.
True!
Dad raises his voice at you because you haven't finished your dinner.
How do you react?
Great!
Parent's divorce is all your fault.
FALSE!!!!!
This is a tough time, but we will all work together to make it easier. You will be supported emotionally, reassured that both parents love you, reminded that you will never have to pick a side.
If you can pick any sport to preform in the Olympics, which would you chose?
You'd rock it!
Some people I can communicate with are...
Examples: brothers/sisters, mom/dad, grandparents, friends, therapist, teachers
Is there anyone that you DON'T feel comfortable talking to?
What are examples of "good" behavior and "bad" behavior, in our own opinion
Good behavior: listening, caring, kindness, consideration...
Bad behavior: being disrespectful, not listening, being ungrateful, bullying...
Math is really hard today and though you have to, you don't want to finish.
How do you react?
Communication is essential in receiving help and helping others.
True!
We don't know how to help other people and other people don't know how to help us if we don't communicate.
What shape is a stop sign?
(hint: think about how many sides it has)
Octogon. It has 8 sides.
You are working on a group project, and one member is not completing their portion. You have repeatedly had to finish their work.
"I feel ____ because ____. Can you please _______"
Example: I feel frustrate because I am having to do all of the work for a project that is supposed to be split between a group. Can you please do your work or let me know if you need help with work?
T/F: Using negative reinforcement encourages negative behavior.
False! Trick question ;)
Negative reinforcement is when something that is already present is removed as a result of behavior.
An example of negative reinforcement: I have wet hands after washing them. I rub my hands in a towel and the water is now removed from them. I know that every time I don't want wet hands I can use a towel to remove the water. I use a towel every time I want to remove water from my hands.
Before: hands are wet
Behavior: rub hands in the towel
After: water is gone from hands
**Future behavior: rubbing hands each time hands are wet to dry them.
Your parent's are getting divorced.
How do you react?
That was a scenario that hits close to home. Thank you for sharing how you react.
Bad behavior should be punished/consequenced immediately.
Not true...not really false either...
Sometimes negative behavior comes with consequences. Also, sometimes when we are punished without given an opportunity to learn, we act on those bad behaviors again.
What is the largest organ on the human body?
Skin. An adult can have up to 8 lbs of skin.
Woah!